This report describes how to build a model of the outer 300 km (180 miles) of the Earth that can be used to develop a better understanding of the principal features of plate tectonics, including sea-floor spreading, the pattern of magnetic stripes frozen into the sea floor, transform faulting, thrust faulting, subduction, and volcanism. In addition to a paper copy of this report, the materials required are a cardboard shoebox, glue, scissors, straight edge, and safety razor blade.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Title | How to build a model illustrating sea-floor spreading and subduction |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr99132 |
| Authors | J. C. Lahr |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Open-File Report |
| Series Number | 99-132 |
| Index ID | ofr99132 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |